Pending Homes in Placid Lakes

Currently Pending · 3

Under Contract

Lake Placid, FL · Single Family

9007 Placid Lakes Boulevard

$360,000

4 Bed2.5 Bath1,962 Sqft

Under Contract

Lake Placid, FL · Single Family

113 Gull Nw Avenue

$259,000

3 Bed2 Bath1,170 Sqft

Under Contract

Lake Placid, FL · Single Family

323 Garfield Ne Avenue

$255,000

3 Bed2 Bath1,170 Sqft

About Placid Lakes

Placid Lakes is a community in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $248,000 to $339,000. Homes were built between 1975 and 1995. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Placid Lakes for 1% commission and represents buyers at no cost.

Currently Pending in Placid Lakes

Pending sales in Placid Lakes

A home in Placid Lakes goes pending once a buyer and seller agree to terms and the sale moves toward closing. Pending homes are not final, and a deal can still change during inspections, financing, or the appraisal, but pending activity is a useful read on demand because it shows what buyers are committing to now rather than what sellers are asking. When homes in Placid Lakes go under contract quickly, competition is strong and buyers should be ready to move. When they sit before going pending, there is usually more room to negotiate. Because pending status turns over as deals close or fall through, the best read on Placid Lakes is a live one. Pure Equity Realty can tell you what is currently under contract, what recently closed, and what is still available to buy before it goes pending.

Homes & Architecture

Pending homes in Placid Lakes

Recent listings in Placid Lakes have offered 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2.5 baths. Living areas run from about 1,170 to 1,962 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $229,500 to $370,000.

Market & Value

Placid Lakes market and home values

Recent activity is the clearest guide to value in Placid Lakes. The median list price in Placid Lakes is around $280,450, or roughly $177 per square foot. That sits about 9% below the Highlands County median, which shows where Placid Lakes lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $229,500 to $370,000, so the home you choose within Placid Lakes matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 197 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Placid Lakes market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Placid Lakes carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity Realty can pull the active and recently sold homes in Placid Lakes so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.

Who It Suits

Is Placid Lakes right for you?

Whether Placid Lakes fits you comes down to how you plan to live here. Placid Lakes suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Lake Placid with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. On price, Placid Lakes sits toward the more attainable end of the market, which draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Whether Placid Lakes is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity Realty can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Placid Lakes

Placid Lakes is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.

Location

Placid Lakes location

Placid Lakes sits in Lake Placid, part of Highlands County, Florida. The Lake Placid area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.

Buying in Placid Lakes

Buying a home in Placid Lakes

Watching Placid Lakes for your next home? The buying process here is the one used across Highlands County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Highlands County is about $1,295. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Lake Placid means you see new listings in Placid Lakes the day they reach the market.

Selling in Placid Lakes

Selling a home in Placid Lakes

If recent activity in Placid Lakes has you thinking about selling, it starts with pricing the home correctly for current conditions. List prices in Placid Lakes currently center around $280,450, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Placid Lakes owners in Lake Placid, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Placid Lakes?

There are 27 active listings for sale in Placid Lakes right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory spans a range of budgets and property types, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Placid Lakes listings the day they reach the market.

What is the median home price in Placid Lakes?

The median list price in Placid Lakes is $280,450, or roughly $177 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Placid Lakes homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $229,500 to $370,000. Treat it as a quick gauge of the Placid Lakes market rather than a valuation for any one home, since price depends heavily on size, condition, location, and community. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.

What price range do homes in Placid Lakes cover?

Homes for sale in Placid Lakes currently range from about $229,500 at the entry level to $370,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects the local mix, from smaller condos and townhomes up to larger single-family and luxury homes, with the median list price around $280,450. A wide range usually means there is something at most budgets, though the number of homes at each price point varies. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Placid Lakes listings that actually fit.

How long do homes take to sell in Placid Lakes?

Homes in Placid Lakes are averaging 197 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That pace is a useful read on demand: a lower number points to a faster, more competitive market where well-priced homes move quickly, while a higher number gives buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market in Placid Lakes also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.

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